Observances

• Great American Smokeout (GASO) 2020 – This annual event, organized by the American Cancer Society, will take place on November 19 to encourage smokers to start their tobacco free journey. It’s also an opportunity to encourage Service members to quit not only cigarettes but all forms of tobacco, including smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes and vaping. Use the following YouCanQuit2 resources to support your local GASO efforts!
  • Check out the 2020 GASO Guide with resources and ready-to-use messaging.
  • Right click this GASO 2020 image and save it to use on your materials or social media pages.
    
  • Share this motivating new mini poster [PDF 1.04MB] which includes online tobacco cessation resources for Service members to use to quit tobacco together, even if they are physically apart.

Events

You may see or connect with us at any of the following events.

• 2020 AMSUS (The Society of Federal Health Professionals) Annual Meeting– On December 6-10, 2020, a poster presentation featuring the YouCanQuit2 tobacco education campaign, the Own Your Limits responsible drinking campaign, and the Too Much to Lose prescription drug misuse and illicit and prohibited drug use campaign will be available to view during the virtual AMSUS event.